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Location: SittingbourneSalary: A GBP 46,148 - A GBP 52,809 per annum plus benefitsVacancy Type: Permanent, Part TimeThe post holder will contribute to and be responsible for ensuring the most effective use of staff and all clinical and non-clinical resources. They will be responsible for delivering and monitoring high standards of nursing care to patients based on their clinical needs, following evidence-based practices and relevant policies, particularly within the Medically Assisted Treatment Service. Familiarity with security and safety protocols within a custodial environment is essential. The post also involves implementing and monitoring comprehensive assessments for patients with substance misuse issues, reducing waiting times, and improving access for the prison population, ensuring continuity of care upon discharge.The role includes managing a specialist substance misuse prescribing service and providing nursing advice on substance misuse issues to colleagues. This encompasses treatment options such as substitute prescribing, symptomatic management, alcohol withdrawal, detoxification, medication titration, dispensing including controlled drugs, and managing clinical safety concerns like overdose risks.The post holder will contribute to achieving targets set by Forward Trust and local commissioners, supervise staff, and measure outcomes through collaborative relationships with partner agencies. Flexibility in service delivery may be required. The role may involve covering for the SMS Manager during their absence and nurturing a culture of learning and service development.This is a part-time role of 21 hours per week.The Ideal Candidate Essential Qualifications:RMN or RGN at degree level (or equivalent) with current UK registrationEvidence of continuing personal development, revalidation, and post-registration training in nursing care, assessment, and treatment of substance misuse clientsEvidence of Health Service Management trainingSkills:Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary teamSound clinical knowledgeLeadership and team development skillsProficiency in clinical and management supervisionDecision-making abilitiesOrganisational skillsAssessment skills, including risk assessment understandingExperience working within a Recovery model and relapse preventionPartnership working with other agenciesRespectful and dignified treatment of service users with a culturally sensitive approachGood communication skills and ability to build constructive relationshipsFlexibility to travel to other sitesKnowledge/Experience:Experience and understanding of the substance misuse sectorAwareness of health issues related to substance misuseAt least 5 years post-registration experience#J-18808-Ljbffr